Bugeye Help
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Bugeye Help
Hi everyone, just got my new car and am well chuffed, its a MY02 bugeye.
The only drawback is i dont like the orange blob thats in the headlamp (indicator) i know i can put silver bulbs (flash orange) in there but its the orange blobby thing that tints the lights......is there anyway of taking this blob out?? so i can have nice chrome headlamps untill i get the money for the conversion.....
Also i want to de-badge the rear, are the badges held on with double sided tape? or are they in the bodywork as well? (hole in bodywork per letter some companys do it)
Could you please let me know asap so i can sort everything out tomorrow.
Thanks Everyone!!!
The only drawback is i dont like the orange blob thats in the headlamp (indicator) i know i can put silver bulbs (flash orange) in there but its the orange blobby thing that tints the lights......is there anyway of taking this blob out?? so i can have nice chrome headlamps untill i get the money for the conversion.....
Also i want to de-badge the rear, are the badges held on with double sided tape? or are they in the bodywork as well? (hole in bodywork per letter some companys do it)
Could you please let me know asap so i can sort everything out tomorrow.
Thanks Everyone!!!
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Hi Pinklady, I've de badged the rear of mine, its easy enough, you can either use a nice peice of plastic to prise off the latters or you can cut the glue with dental floss or similar, then get some tar remover or petrol to get rid of the residue.
To get rid of the orange bit (detango) you need to remove your headlights and put them in the oven (minus all sensitive bits) at about 150 til the orange cracks. Then just use a screwdriver and chip the stuff out.
To be honest it might be worth just hangin on til you get the conversion. I got the prodrive hellas and they are the mutts nuts!!!
Any pics to show us?
To get rid of the orange bit (detango) you need to remove your headlights and put them in the oven (minus all sensitive bits) at about 150 til the orange cracks. Then just use a screwdriver and chip the stuff out.
To be honest it might be worth just hangin on til you get the conversion. I got the prodrive hellas and they are the mutts nuts!!!
Any pics to show us?
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De-badged the back of mine too - just picked it off then cleaned off the glue.
Mine is a JDM with STi HID lights - look and work much better, but very expensive. Changed the side orange indicator for clear - and those stupid side reflectors for clear indicators.
Mine is a JDM with STi HID lights - look and work much better, but very expensive. Changed the side orange indicator for clear - and those stupid side reflectors for clear indicators.
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Yeah side reflectors are already clear changed b4 i got it..
On my old fezzy to detango the headlamp you had to run arround headlamp with a hair drier untill all the glue had melted, prise glass off and then take the bit out. i was looking at the lamp today and it looks like the orange bit will pop out easy enough, but wanted to make sure first......
thanks for the help
will post some pics up soon
On my old fezzy to detango the headlamp you had to run arround headlamp with a hair drier untill all the glue had melted, prise glass off and then take the bit out. i was looking at the lamp today and it looks like the orange bit will pop out easy enough, but wanted to make sure first......
thanks for the help
will post some pics up soon
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To get rid of the orange bit (detango) you need to remove your headlights and put them in the oven (minus all sensitive bits) at about 150 til the orange cracks. Then just use a screwdriver and chip the stuff out.
Once i can melt the glue and get in the headlamp i should be able to take the orange blob out...... correct?
If you anyone has done this please let me know so i can get your feedback...... thanks
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Originally Posted by pinkladywales
So the reason for sticking it in the oven is to melt the glue.... Correct?
Once i can melt the glue and get in the headlamp i should be able to take the orange blob out...... correct?
If you anyone has done this please let me know so i can get your feedback...... thanks
Once i can melt the glue and get in the headlamp i should be able to take the orange blob out...... correct?
If you anyone has done this please let me know so i can get your feedback...... thanks
Just a thought, i think a few people may have de-tangoed their bug eye lights before then getting morette etc, if you post up a wanted thread in "wanted" there may be a few sets knocking around
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Originally Posted by pinkladywales
So the reason for sticking it in the oven is to melt the glue.... Correct?
Once i can melt the glue and get in the headlamp i should be able to take the orange blob out...... correct?
If you anyone has done this please let me know so i can get your feedback...... thanks
Once i can melt the glue and get in the headlamp i should be able to take the orange blob out...... correct?
If you anyone has done this please let me know so i can get your feedback...... thanks
Some say to not bother with the oven method above and just break up the plastic bit inside the unit and shake out the bits - I would recommend against doing this because I don't see how you can avoid damaging the reflective surface this way.
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Some say to not bother with the oven method above and just break up the plastic bit inside the unit and shake out the bits - I would recommend against doing this because I don't see how you can avoid damaging the reflective surface this way.
I wouldn't mind buying another pair and shoving them in the oven.
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STANDARD BUG EYE HEADLIGHTS FOR SALE.
Be quick, these were very popular you know
Be quick, these were very popular you know
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Originally Posted by paulg1979
I did mine this way and you are right. I damaged the reflective surface but IMO you can't really notice the marks when they are back on but it does bother me knowing there are scratches on them.
I wouldn't mind buying another pair and shoving them in the oven.
I wouldn't mind buying another pair and shoving them in the oven.
I scratched the surface slightly in one of my units trying to break up the orange bit and that's when I decided to go the oven route. Doesn't show but might as well spend the extra time putting them in the oven to get the best possible result.
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Originally Posted by Ben v7
So you were joking about trading your car in on the other thread then mate? I must have got the wrong end of the stick because I thought you were serious.
I scratched the surface slightly in one of my units trying to break up the orange bit and that's when I decided to go the oven route. Doesn't show but might as well spend the extra time putting them in the oven to get the best possible result.
I scratched the surface slightly in one of my units trying to break up the orange bit and that's when I decided to go the oven route. Doesn't show but might as well spend the extra time putting them in the oven to get the best possible result.
That was £300 less than the berlingo Van. There was no way I was driving off in a Citroen and leaving a subaru behind and being £300 out of pocket. Did he think I was stupid?
Glad it all fell through though mate would of missed it big time!!
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Glad your keeping the Scoob Paul. Sounds like the dealer was a bit of a joker - 6k for your car!? I know you've got to do a lot of miles in it now, but atleast you can take some consolation from the fact that the de-cat and remap has gained you 2-3mpg.
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